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ECI Software Solutions, Big Daishowa, and Rego-Fix Announce Key Industry Updates

Jan 19, 2026

AMT Member News is your source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow members.


AWARDS & RECOGNITION

ECI Software Solutions Named ERP Product Leader From Frost & Sullivan

Westlake, Texas — ECI Software Solutions, a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, has been named 2025 Best Practices Product Leader by Frost & Sullivan for SMB Manufacturing in North America, its highest product-specific honor. The recognition is based on Frost & Sullivan’s independent market analysis of ERP providers serving small and midsize manufacturers.

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Muratec USA Earns Carolina Star Certification, Setting Benchmark for Safety in Manufacturing

Charlotte, North Carolina — Murata Machinery USA Inc. (Muratec USA), announces its official recognition as a Carolina Star Program participant, North Carolina’s highest workplace safety honor. The designation, awarded by the North Carolina Department of Labor, affirms Muratec USA’s commitment to creating and maintaining an exemplary safety and health management system that exceeds regulatory compliance.

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Wipfli Earns 7 Honors in the 2026 Built In Best Places to Work Awards

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Wipfli announced that it has been recognized in seven categories in the 2026 Built In Best Places to Work awards. This achievement reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

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NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS

ECI Software Solutions Names Graham Younger as Chief Revenue Officer

Westlake, Texas — ECI Software Solutions Inc. (ECI), a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, announced the appointment of Graham Younger as chief revenue officer. With more than 20 years of revenue leadership experience, Younger will lead ECI’s go-to-market strategy, bringing greater alignment across sales, customer success, and commercial operations as the company continues to scale.

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Edgar Argueta Promoted to Regional Sales Manager – West

Hoffman Estates, Illinois — Big Daishowa Inc., a global leader in precision tooling solutions for the metal cutting industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of Edgar Argueta to regional sales manager – west. In his new role, Argueta will oversee sales operations and strategy across California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. All sales team members within these territories will report directly to him.

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Mitsubishi HC Capital America Announces Timothy B. Page as New President and CEO

Norwalk, Connecticut — Mitsubishi HC Capital America, a leading provider of financing and asset solutions that power the North American economy, is excited to announce the appointment of Timothy B. Page as president and CEO of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Page will lead all aspects of the company’s operations from its offices in Norwalk, Connecticut, and Itasca, Illinois.

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Rego-Fix Announces New Leadership Roles for North American Headquarters

Whitestown, Indiana — Rego-Fix, a global leader in high-precision tooling systems, has recently announced several expanded leadership roles and new titles for its North American headquarters that reflect the company’s ongoing growth and commitment toward strengthening operations, engineering, and technical support across the United States and Canada.

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This week’s update highlights leadership changes at Allied Machine, Verisurf, ECI, and Rego-Fix, a new partnership between YCM and Technical Equipment Sales, national recognition for NCDMM, and major federal project funding awarded through America Makes.
Anniversaries, awards, and expansion news from MTI, Hwacheon, Ellison Technologies, Okuma, Knuth, and Mitsubishi Electric lead this update, alongside facility growth at QualiChem and leadership moves across Autodesk, Marposs, and Spinner.
Zoller debuts its Toolroom of the Year competition, as Limble, 5th Axis, and NSH USA expand partnerships. Events from Mazak, NIDEC, and C.R. Onsrud, plus facility growth at Lang Technik USA and Mitsui Seiki, highlight continued industry investment.
This edition of AMT Member News is packed with new partnerships, acquisitions, and leadership moves across ARM Institute, Haimer USA, Hwacheon, Limble, Lyndex-Nikken, Scotchman Industries, Star SU, and more.
Learn about alliances between AEC and Meltio, distribution growth from Mastrex and Platinum Tooling, and workforce investments from Big Daishowa, plus leadership, facility, and event updates from Mazak, SMW Autoblok, Xometry, ASTM International, and more.
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